US20180153529A1 - Apparatus to allow biopsy sample visualization during tissue removal - Google Patents

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US20180153529A1
US20180153529A1 US15/829,483 US201715829483A US2018153529A1 US 20180153529 A1 US20180153529 A1 US 20180153529A1 US 201715829483 A US201715829483 A US 201715829483A US 2018153529 A1 US2018153529 A1 US 2018153529A1
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  • a biopsy is the removal of a tissue sample from a patient to enable examination of the tissue for signs of cancer or other disorders.
  • Tissue samples may be obtained in a variety of ways using various medical procedures involving a variety of the sample collection devices.
  • biopsies may be open procedures (surgically removing tissue after creating an incision) or percutaneous procedures (e.g. by fine needle aspiration, core needle biopsy, or vacuum assisted biopsy).
  • the tissue sample may be analyzed at a lab (e.g. a pathology lab, biomedical lab, etc.) that is set up to perform the appropriate tests (such as histological).
  • FIG. 1 depicts perspective view of an exemplary biopsy device
  • FIG. 2 depicts a perspective of a tissue sample acquisition assembly of the biopsy device of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 depicts an exploded perspective view of a needle of the tissue acquisition assembly of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 4 depicts a side cross-sectional view of the needle of FIG. 3 , with the cross-section taken along line 4 - 4 of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of a cutter actuation assembly of the sample acquisition assembly of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 6 depicts an exploded perspective view of the cutter actuation assembly of FIG. 5 ;
  • FIG. 7 depicts a perspective view of a gate assembly of the sample acquisition assembly of FIG. 2 ;
  • FIG. 8 depicts an exploded perspective view of the gate assembly of FIG. 7 ;
  • FIG. 9 depicts a perspective cross-sectional view of a sample inspection member of the gate assembly of FIG. 7 , the cross-section taken along line 9 - 9 of FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 10 depicts a perspective cross-sectional view of a cutter drive member of the cutter auction assembly of FIG. 5 , the cross-section taken along line 10 - 10 of FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 11 depicts a cross-sectional view of the gate assembly of FIG. 7 , the cross-section taken along line 11 - 11 of FIG. 7 , with the gate assembly in a closed position;
  • FIG. 12 depicts another side cross-sectional view of the needle of FIG. 3 , the cross-section taken along line 4 - 4 of FIG. 2 , with the cutter in a distal position and a lateral aperture in a closed configuration;
  • FIG. 13 depicts another perspective view of the sample acquisition assembly of FIG. 2 , with the cutter actuation assembly in a distal position and the gate assembly in the closed position;
  • FIG. 14 depicts still another side cross-sectional view of the needle of FIG. 3 , the cross-section taken along line 4 - 4 of FIG. 2 , with the cutter in an intermediate position;
  • FIG. 15 depicts still another perspective view of the sample acquisition assembly of FIG. 2 , with the cutter actuation assembly in an intermediate position;
  • FIG. 16 depicts yet another side cross-sectional view of the needle of FIG. 3 , the cross-section taken along line 4 - 4 of FIG. 2 , with the cutter in a proximal position and the lateral aperture in an open configuration;
  • FIG. 17 depicts still another perspective view of the sample acquisition assembly of FIG. 2 , with the cutter actuation assembly in a proximal position and the gate assembly in an open position;
  • FIG. 18 depicts another side cross-sectional view of the gate assembly of FIG. 7 , the cross-section taken along line 11 - 11 of FIG. 7 , with the gate assembly in the open position;
  • FIG. 19 depicts a perspective view of an exemplary alternative biopsy device
  • FIG. 20 depicts a perspective cutaway view of a probe of the biopsy device of FIG. 19 ;
  • FIG. 21 depicts a perspective exploded view of a cutter actuation assembly of the probe of FIG. 20 ;
  • FIG. 22 depicts a perspective view of a translation member of the cutter actuation assembly of FIG. 21 ;
  • FIG. 23 depicts a perspective view of a drive gear of the cutter actuation assembly of FIG. 21 ;
  • FIG. 24 depicts side elevational view of the cutter actuation assembly of FIG. 21 ;
  • FIG. 25 depicts a partial perspective view of the cutter actuation assembly of FIG. 21 ;
  • FIG. 26A depicts a perspective view of the cutter actuation assembly of FIG. 21 , with the cutter actuation assembly in a proximal position;
  • FIG. 26B depicts another perspective view of the cutter actuation assembly of FIG. 21 , with the cutter actuation assembly in a distal position;
  • FIG. 27A depicts another perspective cutaway view of the probe of FIG. 20 , with the cutter actuation assembly in the proximal position;
  • FIG. 27B depicts still another perspective cutaway view of the probe of FIG. 20 , with the cutter actuation assembly in the distal position.
  • FIG. 1 shows an exemplary a biopsy device ( 10 ) that may be used in a breast biopsy system including, in some examples, a vacuum control module (not shown).
  • Biopsy device ( 10 ) of the present example comprises a probe ( 100 ) and a holster ( 200 ).
  • a needle ( 110 ) extends distally from probe ( 100 ), and is inserted into a patient's tissue to obtain tissue samples. These tissue samples are deposited in a tissue sample holder ( 300 ) at the proximal end of probe ( 100 ), as will also be described in greater detail below.
  • Holster ( 200 ) of the present example is selectively attachable to probe ( 100 ) to provide actuation of various components within probe ( 100 ).
  • holster ( 200 ) is a reusable component, while probe ( 100 ) and tissue sample holder ( 300 ) are disposable.
  • probe ( 100 ) and tissue sample holder ( 300 ) are disposable.
  • holster herein should not be read as requiring any portion of probe ( 100 ) to be inserted into any portion of holster ( 200 ).
  • holster ( 200 ) includes a set of prongs (not shown) or other retention features that are received by probe ( 100 ) to releasably secure probe ( 100 ) to holster ( 200 ).
  • Probe ( 100 ) also includes a set of resilient tabs (not shown) or other suitable release features that may be pressed inwardly to disengage the prongs, such that a user may simultaneously depress both of the tabs then pull probe ( 100 ) rearwardly and away from holster ( 200 ) to decouple probe ( 100 ) from holster ( 200 ).
  • a variety of other types of structures, components, features, etc. e.g., bayonet mounts, latches, clamps, clips, snap fittings, etc. may be used to provide removable coupling of probe ( 100 ) and holster ( 200 ).
  • probe ( 100 ) and holster ( 200 ) may be of unitary or integral construction, such that the two components cannot be separated.
  • probe ( 100 ) and holster ( 200 ) are provided as separable components
  • probe ( 100 ) may be provided as a disposable component
  • holster ( 200 ) may be provided as a reusable component. Still other suitable structural and functional relationships between probe ( 100 ) and holster ( 200 ) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) may include one or more sensors (not shown), in probe ( 100 ) and/or in holster ( 200 ), that is/are configured to detect when probe ( 100 ) is coupled with holster ( 200 ). Such sensors or other features may further be configured to permit only certain types of probes ( 100 ) and holsters ( 200 ) to be coupled together. In addition, or in the alternative, such sensors may be configured to disable one or more functions of probes ( 100 ) and/or holsters ( 200 ) until a suitable probe ( 100 ) and holster ( 200 ) are coupled together.
  • probe ( 100 ) includes a magnet (not shown) that is detected by a Hall Effect sensor (not shown) or some other type of sensor in holster ( 200 ) when probe ( 100 ) is coupled with holster ( 200 ).
  • coupling of probe ( 100 ) with holster ( 200 ) may be detected using physical contact between conductive surfaces or electrodes, using RFID technology, and/or in numerous other ways as will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein. Of course, such sensors and features may be varied or omitted as desired.
  • Biopsy device ( 10 ) of the present example is configured for handheld use, and be used under ultrasonic guidance.
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) may instead be used under stereotactic guidance, MRI guidance, PEM guidance, BSGI guidance, or otherwise.
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) may be sized and configured such that biopsy device ( 10 ) may be operated by a single hand of a user.
  • a user may grasp biopsy device ( 10 ), insert needle ( 110 ) into a patient's breast, and collect one or a plurality of tissue samples from within the patient's breast, all with just using a single hand.
  • a user may grasp biopsy device ( 10 ) with more than one hand and/or with any desired assistance.
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) can be configured to be secured to a table or other fixture without handheld operation.
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) may capture a plurality of tissue samples with just a single insertion of needle ( 110 ) into the patient's breast. Such tissue samples may be deposited in tissue sample holder ( 300 ), and later retrieved from tissue sample holder ( 300 ) for analysis. While examples described herein often refer to the acquisition of biopsy samples from a patient's breast, it should be understood that biopsy device ( 10 ) may be used in a variety of other procedures for a variety of other purposes and in a variety of other parts of a patient's anatomy (e.g., prostate, thyroid, etc.).
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) Various exemplary components, features, configurations, and operabilities of biopsy device ( 10 ) will be described in greater detail below; while other suitable components, features, configurations, and operabilities will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • Holster ( 200 ) of the present example includes an outer housing ( 210 ) that is configured to at least partially encompass the internal components of holster ( 200 ).
  • holster ( 200 ) of the present example includes one or more motors and/or other actuators that are configured to drive various components of probe.
  • holster ( 200 ) can include one or more gears.
  • one or more gears at least partially extend through an opening in outer housing ( 210 ).
  • the opening in outer housing ( 210 ) can be configured to align with a corresponding opening associated with probe ( 100 ) to thereby permit the one or more gears of holster ( 200 ) to mesh with one or more corresponding gears of probe ( 100 ).
  • holster ( 200 ) may also include various cables that are configured to couple holster ( 200 ) to a control module or another control feature. Suitable cables may include electrical cables, rotary drive cables, pneumatic cables, or some combination thereof. Accordingly, it should be understood that in some examples, internal components within holster ( 200 ) may be powered by electrical power (electrical cables), rotary power (rotary drive cable), and/or pneumatic power (pneumatic cables). Alternatively, in some examples the cables are omitted entirely and holster ( 200 ) can be battery powered with motors and vacuum pumps being entirely contained within holster ( 200 ).
  • holster ( 200 ) of the present example is configured as a reusable portion, while probe ( 100 ) is configured as a disposable portion.
  • Merely exemplary features and methods for maintaining the sterility of holster ( 200 ) are shown and described in U.S. Pat. Ser. No. [Atty. Docket No. LEI 20010-SO-US.0642284], entitled “Functional Cover for Biopsy Device,” filed on an even date herewith, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
  • Probe ( 100 ) of the present example includes a needle ( 110 ) extending distally from probe ( 100 ) that is inserted into a patient's tissue to obtain tissue samples. These tissue samples are deposited in a tissue sample holder ( 300 ) at the proximal end of probe ( 100 ).
  • a vacuum control module (not shown) is coupled with probe ( 100 ) via a valve assembly (not shown) and tubes (not shown), which is operable to selectively provide vacuum, saline, atmospheric air, and venting to probe ( 100 ).
  • the internal components of the valve assembly of the present example may be configured and arranged as described in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2013/0218047, entitled “Biopsy Device Valve Assembly,” published Aug. 22, 2013, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
  • probe ( 100 ) is selectively couplable to holster ( 200 ) so that holster ( 200 ) may provide power or otherwise actuate probe ( 100 ).
  • probe ( 100 ) includes an outer housing ( 102 ) that includes a holster receiving portion ( 104 ) that is configured to receive holster ( 200 ).
  • holster receiving portion ( 104 ) includes an opening that is configured to align with a corresponding opening of holster ( 200 ).
  • One or more drive gears ( 540 ) are exposed through the opening in outer housing ( 102 ), and are operable to drive a cutter actuation mechanism in probe ( 100 ).
  • the one or more drive gears ( 540 ) of probe ( 100 ) mesh with the one or more gears of holster ( 200 ) when probe ( 100 ) and holster ( 200 ) are coupled together. Accordingly, holster ( 200 ) may provide mechanical power or otherwise drive movement of components within probe ( 100 ) via gears of probe ( 100 ) and holster ( 200 ).
  • Outer housing ( 102 ) of probe ( 100 ) additionally defines a sample window ( 140 ) disposed distally on the exterior of outer housing ( 102 ) adjacent to the distal end of outer housing ( 102 ).
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) is configured to collect tissue sample in a bulk configuration. While this configuration of tissue sample collection may enhance tissue sample capacity, the ability to visualize individual tissue samples may be reduced due to multiple tissue samples being comingled within a common space.
  • sample window ( 140 ) is configured to permit an operator to visualize individual tissue samples as they are collected via needle ( 110 ).
  • sample window ( 140 ) permits an operator to visually inspect a severed tissue sample prior to transportation of the severed tissue sample to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • Needle ( 110 ) of the present example comprises a cannula ( 113 ) having a piercing tip ( 112 ), and a lateral aperture ( 114 ) located proximal to tip ( 112 ).
  • Tissue piercing tip ( 112 ) is configured to pierce and penetrate tissue, without requiring a high amount of force, and without requiring an opening to be pre-formed in the tissue prior to insertion of tip ( 112 ).
  • tip ( 112 ) may be blunt (e.g., rounded, flat, etc.) if desired.
  • tip ( 112 ) may be configured in accordance with any of the teachings in U.S. Pat. No.
  • tip ( 112 ) may be configured in accordance with at least some of the teachings in U.S. Pat. Pub. No. 2013/0144188, entitled “Biopsy Device with Slide-In Probe,” published Jun. 6, 2013, will issue on Nov. 8, 2016 as U.S. Pat. No. 9,486,186, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
  • Other suitable configurations that may be used for tip ( 112 ) will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • Lateral aperture ( 114 ) is sized to receive prolapsed tissue during operation of device ( 10 ).
  • a hollow tubular cutter ( 130 ) having a sharp distal edge ( 132 ) is located within needle ( 110 ).
  • Cutter ( 130 ) is operable to rotate and translate relative to needle ( 110 ) and past lateral aperture ( 114 ) to sever a tissue sample from tissue protruding through lateral aperture ( 114 ). For instance, cutter ( 130 ) may be moved from an extended position to a retracted position, thereby “opening” lateral aperture ( 114 ) to allow tissue to protrude therethrough; then from the retracted position back to the extended position to sever the protruding tissue.
  • needle ( 110 ) it may be desirable to rotate needle ( 110 ) to orient lateral aperture ( 114 ) at a plurality of desired angular positions about the longitudinal axis of needle ( 110 ).
  • needle ( 110 ) can be rotated by a motor disposed in probe ( 100 ) or holster ( 200 ).
  • needle ( 110 ) is manually rotatable by a thumbwheel on probe ( 100 ) or needle hub directly overmolded onto needle ( 110 ).
  • needle ( 110 ) may be varied, modified, substituted, or supplemented in a variety of ways; and that needle ( 110 ) may have a variety of alternative features, components, configurations, and functionalities.
  • needle ( 110 ) may be constructed in accordance with the teachings of U.S. Pat. No. 9,345,457, issued May 24, 2016, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein, and/or in accordance with the teachings of any other reference cited herein.
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) is selectively coupleable to the proximal end of probe ( 100 ).
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) is configured to receive a plurality of tissue samples in a variety of tissues sample collection configurations.
  • suitable tissue collection configurations may include bulk tissue sample collection configurations and/or individual sample collection configurations.
  • tissue samples are comingled within one or more tissue sample collection chambers.
  • tissue samples are segregated in individual sample compartments.
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) in some examples may be configured for exclusively bulk sample collection or individual sample collection, it should be understood that in other examples both tissue sample collection configurations can be combined in a single tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • probe ( 100 ) further includes a tissue acquisition assembly ( 400 ).
  • tissue acquisition assembly ( 400 ) comprises needle ( 110 ), cutter ( 130 ), a cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ), and a gate assembly ( 600 ).
  • needle ( 110 ) comprises a cannula ( 113 ) and a tissue piercing tip ( 112 ).
  • Cannula ( 113 ) of the present example comprises a generally circular cross-sectional shape, defining a lumen therein such that cannula ( 113 ) is configured to receive cutter ( 130 ) coaxially within the lumen of cannula ( 113 ).
  • tissue piercing tip ( 112 ) is secured to the distal end of cannula ( 113 ).
  • tissue piercing tip ( 112 ) is a solid homogeneous piece of material that is ground to form a plurality of facets that together define the sharp point of tissue piercing tip ( 112 ).
  • tissue piercing tip ( 112 ) of the present example is shown as a single part, it should be understood that in other examples tissue piercing tip ( 112 ) comprises a multiple part assembly.
  • Merely exemplary alternative configurations for tissue piercing tip ( 112 ) are shown and described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,801,742, entitled “Needle Assembly and Blade Assembly for Biopsy Device,” issued on Aug. 12, 2014, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference herein.
  • needle ( 110 ) additionally includes a manifold ( 116 ) secured to the distal end of cannula ( 113 ).
  • Manifold ( 116 ) is generally configured to direct fluid into the lumen of cannula ( 113 ).
  • Manifold ( 116 ) includes a port ( 118 ) and a lumen ( 120 ) communicating with port ( 118 ).
  • a tube or valve assembly can be connected to port ( 118 ) to communicate fluids into lumen ( 120 ).
  • Lumen ( 120 ) extends through manifold ( 116 ) and into communication with the lumen of cutter ( 130 ).
  • fluids may be directed to port ( 118 ) and into lumen ( 120 ) to communicate fluids to the lumen of cannula ( 113 ).
  • any suitable fluid may be communicated through manifold ( 116 ).
  • manifold ( 116 ) is used to provide atmospheric air to the lumen of cannula ( 113 ).
  • atmospheric air may be desirable to enhance transportation of tissue samples through cutter ( 130 ) by providing a pressure differential on either side of the tissue sample.
  • manifold ( 116 ) is used to provide vacuum and/or saline to assist with a biopsy procedure.
  • Cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ) is shown in greater detail in FIGS. 5 and 6 .
  • cutter actuation assembly comprises a cutter drive member ( 502 ), a translation member ( 530 ), a drive gear ( 540 ) and a transfer tube ( 560 ).
  • Cutter drive member ( 502 ) comprises a gate portion ( 504 ) and a drive portion ( 520 ).
  • gate portion ( 504 ) is generally configured to couple to at least a portion of gate assembly ( 600 ) to communicate rotational and translational motion of cutter drive member ( 502 ) to gate assembly ( 600 ).
  • gate assembly ( 600 ) is coupled to cutter ( 130 ) to communicate rotational and translational motion of gate assembly ( 600 ) to cutter ( 130 ).
  • rotation and translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) results in corresponding rotation and translation of cutter ( 130 ) via the coupling between at least a portion of gate portion ( 504 ) and at least a portion of gate assembly ( 600 ).
  • Drive portion ( 520 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) comprises a threaded portion ( 522 ) and a longitudinal channel ( 528 ) extending axially along cutter drive member ( 502 ) through threaded portion ( 522 ).
  • Threaded portion ( 522 ) is disposed between a distal no-pitch zone ( 524 ) and a proximal no-pitch zone ( 526 ).
  • threaded portion ( 522 ) is generally configured to engage with translation member ( 530 ) to provide translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • longitudinal channel ( 528 ) is configured to engage drive gear ( 540 ) to provide rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • each no-pitch zone ( 524 , 526 ) is configured to permit rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) without translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • translation member ( 530 ) comprises a cylindrical body ( 532 ).
  • Cylindrical body ( 532 ) is generally hollow, defining a bore ( 534 ) extending axially there through.
  • the interior of bore ( 534 ) includes a plurality of threads ( 536 ) that are configured to engage threaded portion ( 522 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • engagement between threads ( 536 ) of translation member ( 530 ) and threaded portion ( 522 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) is generally configured to cause translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) in response to rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • Translation member ( 530 ) further comprises a key feature ( 538 ) extending downwardly from body ( 532 ).
  • Key feature ( 538 ) is configured to be received within at least a portion of outer housing ( 102 ) of probe ( 100 ).
  • This configuration secures translation member ( 530 ) axially and rotatably relative to probe ( 100 ).
  • key feature ( 538 ) acts as a mechanical ground for translation member ( 530 ).
  • this configuration permits translation member ( 530 ) to drive translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) relative to probe ( 100 ) upon rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • Drive gear ( 540 ) comprises a cylindrical body ( 502 ) that is configured to fit around the outer diameter of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • Cylindrical body ( 542 ) of drive gear ( 540 ) is generally hollow, defining a bore ( 544 ) extending axially there through.
  • the interior of bore ( 544 ) includes a pair of keys ( 546 ) extending radially inwardly toward the center of bore ( 544 ). As will be described in greater detail below, each key ( 546 ) is configured to engage longitudinal channel ( 528 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) includes another substantially identical longitudinal channel ( 528 ) on the opposite side of cutter drive member ( 502 ) such that both keys ( 546 ) are received within a corresponding longitudinal channel ( 528 ).
  • this configuration permits drive gear ( 540 ) to rotate cutter drive member ( 502 ) in response to rotation of drive gear ( 540 ).
  • Drive gear ( 540 ) further comprises a plurality of teeth ( 548 ) extending outwardly from the exterior of cylindrical body ( 542 ). Teeth ( 548 ) are configured to engage corresponding teeth (not shown) of a gear (not shown) within holster ( 200 ). Although not shown, it should be understood that at least a portion of drive gear ( 540 ) extends through an opening in outer housing ( 102 ) of probe ( 100 ) to permit engagement between drive gear ( 540 ) and the corresponding gear of holster ( 200 ). As will be described in greater detail below, rotation of drive gear ( 540 ) via the gear of holster ( 200 ) is generally configured to cause rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ). As will be understood, this rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) additionally results in simultaneous translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) via translation member ( 530 ).
  • Transfer tube ( 560 ) extends from cutter drive member ( 502 ) to tissue sample holder ( 300 ) to provide communication of tissue samples from cutter drive member ( 502 ) to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • a lumen ( 562 ) is defined within transfer tube ( 560 ).
  • a corresponding lumen ( 503 ) is extends through cutter drive member ( 502 ). Accordingly, it should be understood that lumen ( 562 ) of transfer tube ( 560 ) and lumen ( 503 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) together define a continuous path for tissue samples to flow through cutter drive member ( 502 ) and transfer tube ( 560 ) to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • tissue samples generally flow through cutter ( 130 ) into gate assembly ( 600 ) and then pass through cutter drive member ( 502 ) and transfer tube ( 560 ) before finally being deposited within tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • both lumen ( 562 ) of transfer tube ( 560 ) and lumen ( 503 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) are in fluid communication with the interior of cutter ( 130 ).
  • Gate assembly ( 600 ) is shown in greater detail in FIGS. 7-11 . As will be described in greater detail below, gate assembly ( 600 ) is generally configured to temporarily cease progression of tissue samples for visual inspection through sample window ( 140 ) of probe ( 100 ).
  • Gate assembly ( 600 ) comprises a sample inspection member ( 602 ), a coupling collar ( 620 ), and a gate seal ( 630 ) disposed between sample inspection member ( 602 ) and cutter drive member ( 502 ) of cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ).
  • Sample inspection member ( 602 ) comprises an inspection portion ( 604 ) or window and a gate portion ( 610 ). Inspection portion is generally configured as an elongate tube with a lumen ( 606 ) extending axially through sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • Sample inspection member ( 602 ) of the present example is comprised of a substantially transparent material. Thus, it should be understood that the interior of lumen ( 606 ) is visible through inspection portion ( 604 ). As will be described in greater detail below, this transparent configuration permits an operator to visually inspect tissue samples as they are received and temporarily stored within inspection portion ( 604 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • inspection portion ( 604 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) is equipped with a sensor ( 605 ).
  • Sensor ( 605 ) can comprises a variety of sensors such as impedance based sensors, light based sensors, doppler effect sensors, and/or etc.
  • sensor ( 605 ) can be in communication with control module or other control features of biopsy device ( 10 ) (e.g., circuity incorporated into holster ( 200 )).
  • sensor ( 605 ) is generally in communication with lumen ( 606 ) to detect the presence of a tissue sample received within sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • sensor ( 605 ) can be further configured to detect certain characteristics of a tissue sample such as pathogens through impedance based detection mechanisms. In either case, data from sensor ( 605 ) can be used to change the operational state of biopsy device ( 10 ) when the presence of a tissue sample is detected within sample inspection member ( 602 ). For instance, in some examples control circuitry located within biopsy device ( 10 ), or associated with biopsy device ( 10 ), can stop or reduce the flow of vacuum through sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • sensor ( 605 ) of the present example is shown as being associated with inspection portion ( 604 ), it should be understood that in other examples sensor ( 605 ) can be associated with other components of biopsy device ( 10 ).
  • inspection portion ( 604 ) generally rotates at various stages during operation.
  • incorporating sensor ( 605 ) into inspection portion ( 604 ) could present some challenges with coupling sensor ( 605 ) to control module or other control features of biopsy device ( 10 ).
  • sensor ( 605 ) can be placed in a variety of positions relative to inspection portion ( 604 ). For instance, in some examples sensor ( 605 ) can be positioned adjacent to inspection portion ( 604 ) within sample window ( 140 ). In other examples, sensor ( 605 ) can be positioned within outer housing ( 102 ) distally of inspection portion ( 604 ), but proximally of the interface between outer housing ( 102 ) and cannula ( 113 ) and needle ( 110 ). Of course, various other examples involving the placement of sensor ( 605 ) can be used as will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • inspection portion ( 604 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) is further quipped with an access window ( 608 ).
  • Access window ( 608 ) is generally configured to provide access to the interior of sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • access window ( 608 ) can include a hinged door or other device configured to selectively provide access to the interior of inspection member ( 602 ). In some contexts, this may be desirable to permit an operator to remove a tissue sample from sample inspection member ( 602 ). For instance, some operators may desire to feel or palpate a tissue sample to obtain some tactile feedback that may be suggestive of the clinical state of the tissue sample.
  • inspection portion ( 604 ) of the present example is shown as including access window ( 608 ), it should be understood that in other examples access window ( 608 ) can be positioned on other components or can be associated with multiple components. Alternatively, in other examples access window ( 608 ) can be omitted entirely.
  • gate portion ( 610 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) comprises an outer cylindrical wall ( 612 ) and a tapered wall ( 616 ).
  • Outer cylindrical wall ( 612 ) is generally hollow and comprises a diameter that is generally larger than the diameter of inspection portion ( 604 ).
  • the diameter of lumen ( 606 ) expands in correspondence with the expanded diameter of cylindrical wall ( 612 ).
  • Threads ( 614 ) extend outwardly from the exterior of cylindrical wall ( 612 ). As will be described in greater detail below, threads ( 614 ) are generally configured to engage at least a portion of coupling collar ( 620 ) to secure sample inspection member ( 602 ) to coupling collar ( 620 ).
  • Cylindrical wall ( 612 ) further comprises at least one locating feature ( 613 ) disposed on the proximal end of cylindrical wall ( 612 ). Locating feature ( 613 ) is configured to receive at least a portion of cutter drive member ( 502 ). As will be described in greater detail below, receipt of at least a portion of cutter dive member ( 502 ) within locating feature ( 613 ) locks rotational motion of cutter drive member ( 502 ) relative to sample inspection member ( 602 ). It should therefore be understood that, during use, cutter drive member ( 502 ) is configured to communicate rotary motion to sample inspection member ( 602 ). This in turn communicates rotary motion to cutter ( 130 ).
  • tapered wall ( 616 ) is positioned between inspection portion ( 604 ) and cylindrical wall ( 612 ).
  • tapered wall ( 616 ) forms a generally frustoconical inner and outer shape to accommodate the transition in diameter from inspection portion ( 604 ) to cylindrical wall ( 612 ).
  • the interior of tapered wall ( 616 ) defines a plurality of vacuum channels ( 618 ) and an inner flange ( 619 ).
  • vacuum channels ( 618 ) are generally configured to permit vacuum to pass through gate seal ( 630 ) even with a tissue sample adjacent to gate seal ( 630 ). This configuration prevents a pressure differential from forming on either side of gate seal ( 630 ).
  • Inner flange ( 619 ) is configured to receive at least a portion of gate seal ( 630 ).
  • gate seal ( 630 ) is held in place by compression between inner flange ( 619 ) and at least a portion of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • coupling collar ( 620 ) comprises a ring-shaped body ( 622 ) with a bore ( 626 ) extending axially through body ( 622 ).
  • the interior of bore ( 626 ) comprises a plurality of threads ( 628 ) and a collar ( 629 ).
  • Threads ( 628 ) are configured to engage corresponding threads ( 614 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) to secure sample inspection member ( 602 ) to coupling collar ( 620 ).
  • collar ( 629 ) is configured to engage at least a portion of cutter drive mechanism ( 502 ) to axially secure cutter drive mechanism ( 502 ) to coupling collar ( 620 ).
  • the exterior of body ( 622 ) comprises a plurality of grip features ( 624 ) that are recessed into the exterior of body ( 622 ).
  • Grip features ( 624 ) are generally configured to engage the grip of an operator on coupling collar ( 620 ). As will be described in greater detail below, in some circumstances it may be desirable to manually rotate coupling collar ( 620 ) relative to sample inspection member ( 602 ). Thus, grip features ( 624 ) enhance the ability of an operator to rotate coupling collar ( 620 ) relative to sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • grip features ( 624 ) are shown as a series of elongate slots, it should be understood that in other examples any other grip feature can be used as will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art in view of the teachings herein.
  • Gate seal ( 630 ) is best seen in FIG. 8 .
  • gate seal ( 630 ) comprises a generally coin-shaped piece.
  • Gate seal ( 630 ) is generally configured to selectively open and close to selectively block a tissue sample from progressing past gate seal ( 630 ).
  • gate seal ( 630 ) generally functions to hold a given tissue sample within sample inspection member ( 602 ) for visual inspection.
  • Gate seal ( 630 ) comprises a plurality of vacuum openings ( 632 ) and a gate slit ( 634 ).
  • Vacuum openings ( 632 ) are configured to permit vacuum to pass through gate seal ( 630 ) generally unencumbered, even when a tissue sample is positioned adjacently relative to gate seal ( 630 ).
  • gate seal ( 630 ) may also include protrusions or other structural features to maintain some separation between gate seal ( 630 ) and any adjacent tissue sample.
  • Gate slit ( 634 ) comprises a slit extending through gate seal ( 630 ) from one vacuum opening ( 632 ) to another on an opposite side of gate seal ( 630 ).
  • slit ( 634 ) is represented as essentially a line in FIG. 8 , it should be understood that gate seal ( 630 ) is generally separable at gate slit ( 634 ) to transition from a closed position (shown in FIG. 8 ) to an open position.
  • gate seal is generally comprised of a flexible elastomeric material such as rubber, silicon, latex, or etc.
  • gate seal ( 630 ) is generally flexible in nature, it should be understood that gate seal ( 630 ) also has some limited rigidity to resiliently bias gate seal ( 630 ) toward the closed position shown in FIG. 8 .
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) includes gate portion ( 504 ).
  • Gate portion ( 504 ) is best seen in FIG. 10 .
  • gate portion ( 504 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) is generally configured to abut inner flange ( 619 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) to hold gate seal ( 630 ) in position between cutter drive member ( 502 ) and sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • the exterior of gate portion ( 504 ) comprises a retaining channel ( 506 ), a proximal flange ( 507 ), and a locating protrusion ( 508 ).
  • Retaining channel ( 506 ) is configured to receive an o-ring or other sealing feature to substantially seal the interface between cutter drive member ( 502 ) and sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • Proximal flange ( 507 ) is formed by a differential between the outer diameter of gate portion ( 504 ) and drive portion ( 520 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • proximal flange ( 507 ) is configured to engage collar ( 629 ) of coupling collar ( 620 ) to permit coupling collar ( 620 ) to secure cutter drive member ( 502 ) to sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • locating protrusion ( 508 ) is configured to be received within locating feature ( 613 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) to lock rotation of sample inspection member ( 602 ) relative to cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • the interior of gate portion ( 504 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) comprises a plurality of vacuum channels ( 510 ) disposed between a plurality of stop members ( 512 ). Both vacuum channels ( 510 ) and stop members ( 512 ) are disposed angularly around lumen ( 503 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ). Vacuum channels ( 510 ) are configured to align with corresponding vacuum channels ( 618 ) in gate portion ( 610 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • gate seal ( 630 ) when gate seal ( 630 ) is disposed between gate portion ( 504 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) and gate portion ( 610 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ), respective vacuum channels ( 510 , 618 ) permit vacuum to flow through vacuum openings ( 632 ) of gate seal ( 630 ). This configuration permits the flow of vacuum through gate seal ( 630 ) even when a tissue sample is positioned adjacent to gate seal ( 630 ).
  • Stop members ( 512 ) generally define a common distal face ( 514 ) of gate portion ( 504 ). As will be described in greater detail below, this common distal face ( 514 ) is configured to prevent gate seal ( 630 ) from opening proximally into gate portion ( 504 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ). Instead, as will also be described in greater detail below, gate seal ( 630 ) is configured to open into gate portion ( 610 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • Stop members ( 512 ) also define an inner diameter that generally corresponds to the outer diameter of transfer tube ( 560 ) of cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ).
  • transfer tube ( 560 ) generally remains stationary as cutter drive member ( 502 ) rotates and translates within probe ( 100 ).
  • transfer tube ( 560 ) is configured to pass through the common distal face ( 514 ) defined by stop members ( 512 ). As will be described in greater detail below, this configuration permits transfer tube ( 560 ) to transition gate seal ( 630 ) to the open position described above.
  • FIG. 11 shows cutter drive member ( 502 ) coupled to sample inspection member ( 602 ) by coupling collar ( 620 ).
  • coupling collar ( 620 ) surrounds at least a portion of the exterior of both gate portions ( 504 , 610 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) and sample inspection member ( 602 ), respectively.
  • Gate portion ( 504 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) is disposed within outer cylindrical wall ( 612 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ), with locating protrusion ( 508 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) disposed within locating feature ( 613 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • Collar ( 629 ) of coupling collar ( 620 ) engages proximal flange ( 507 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • threads ( 614 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) engage threads ( 628 ) of coupling collar ( 620 ).
  • collar ( 629 ) of coupling collar ( 620 ) pulls gate portion ( 504 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) toward gate portion ( 610 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ). This in turn holds cutter drive member ( 502 ) in the position shown in FIG. 11 .
  • gate seal ( 630 ) is disposed between inner flange ( 619 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) and common distal face of cutter drive member ( 502 ) when sample inspection member ( 602 ) is coupled to cutter drive member ( 502 ). In this position, vacuum channels ( 510 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) and vacuum channels ( 618 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) are aligned with vacuum openings ( 632 ) of gate seal ( 630 ).
  • vacuum is free to pass from lumen ( 503 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) through vacuum openings ( 632 ) of gate seal ( 630 ), through vacuum channels ( 618 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) and into lumen ( 606 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • this configuration prevents a pressure differential from forming on either side of gate seal ( 630 ).
  • FIGS. 12-18 show an exemplary use of cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ) and gate assembly ( 600 ) to view a tissue sample through sample window ( 140 ) of probe ( 100 ).
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) begins with cutter ( 130 ) advanced relative to lateral aperture ( 114 ) to a distal position such that lateral aperture ( 114 ) is in a closed configuration as shown in FIG. 12 .
  • lateral aperture ( 114 ) With lateral aperture ( 114 ) in the closed configuration, an operator can insert needle ( 110 ) into the breast of a patient. Insertion of needle ( 110 ) can be performed under any one or more of the image guidance modalities described above such as ultrasound, stereotactic x-ray, or MRI.
  • cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ) when cutter ( 130 ) is positioned in the distal position, cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ) is in a corresponding distal position.
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) When cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ) is in the distal position, cutter drive member ( 502 ) is positioned distally relative to translation member ( 530 ), drive gear ( 540 ), and transfer tube ( 560 ).
  • translation member ( 530 ), drive gear ( 540 ), and transfer tube ( 560 ) all remain in a stationary axial position as cutter drive member ( 502 ) is moved axially to translate cutter ( 130 ).
  • translation member ( 530 ), drive gear ( 540 ), and transfer tube ( 560 ) will remain in the position shown in FIG. 13 as cutter ( 130 ) is translated relative to lateral aperture ( 114 ) of needle ( 110 ).
  • biopsy device ( 10 ) is configured to receive an operator input via buttons, foot pedals, and/or other features to initiate the sampling sequence.
  • holster ( 200 ) will begin to rotate drive gear ( 540 ) in a counter clockwise direction as shown in FIG. 15 . Keys ( 546 ) of drive gear ( 540 ) engage longitudinal channels ( 528 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) to initiate rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) in the counter-clockwise direction.
  • translation member ( 530 ) is responsive to counter-clockwise rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) to provide proximal axial translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) via engagement between threaded portion ( 522 ) and threads ( 536 ) of translation member ( 530 ).
  • Axial translation and rotation of cutter drive member ( 502 ) is then transferred to gate assembly ( 600 ) by the coupling between sample inspection member ( 602 ) and cutter drive member ( 502 ) via coupling collar ( 620 ). Because cutter ( 130 ) is fixedly secured to sample inspection member ( 602 ), rotation and translation transferred to sample inspection member ( 602 ) is also transferred to cutter ( 130 ). Accordingly, as cutter drive member ( 502 ) is translated and rotated via drive gear ( 540 ) and translation member ( 530 ), cutter ( 130 ) is correspondingly rotated and translated as shown in FIG. 14 .
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) Rotation and translation of cutter ( 130 ) via cutter drive member ( 502 ) continues until cutter ( 130 ) is positioned at a proximal position as shown in FIG. 16 .
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) When cutter ( 130 ) is in the proximal position, cutter drive member ( 502 ) is correspondingly in a proximal position shown in FIG. 17 .
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) is positioned within probe ( 100 ) such that translation member ( 530 ) and drive gear ( 540 ) are positioned proximally relative to threaded portion ( 522 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • holster ( 200 ) ceases rotation of drive gear ( 540 ), which correspondingly ceases rotation and translation of cutter drive member ( 502 ).
  • transfer tube ( 560 ) of cutter drive assembly ( 500 ) generally remains stationary relative to cutter drive member ( 502 ). As best seen in FIG. 18 , this configuration results in transfer tube ( 560 ) extending through gate seal ( 630 ) and into lumen ( 606 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ). Because transfer tube ( 560 ) extends through gate seal ( 630 ), it should be understood that transfer tube ( 560 ) engages gate slit ( 634 ) to open gate slit ( 634 ) around the exterior of transfer tube ( 560 ).
  • gate seal ( 630 ) is in an open position.
  • cutter ( 130 ) is positioned in the proximal position such that lateral aperture ( 114 ) is in an open position.
  • gate seal ( 630 ) there is a relationship between gate seal ( 630 ) and lateral aperture ( 114 ) such that when lateral aperture ( 114 ) is in the open position, gate seal ( 630 ) is correspondingly in the open position.
  • gate seal ( 630 ) is in a corresponding closed position as shown in FIG. 11 .
  • needle ( 110 ) is configured so that tissue may be prolapsed within lateral aperture ( 114 ).
  • vacuum is applied to cutter ( 130 ).
  • vacuum is supplied to cutter ( 130 ) via tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • vacuum is communicated to tissue sample holder ( 300 ), which is communicated through transfer tube ( 560 ), into lumen ( 606 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) and into cutter ( 130 ). Vacuum then pulls tissue through lateral aperture ( 114 ).
  • vacuum is also applied to lumen ( 120 ) of cannula ( 113 ) via manifold ( 116 ) to assist with prolapsing tissue.
  • vacuum applied to lumen ( 120 ) of cannula ( 113 ) via manifold ( 116 ) is entirely optional and in some examples vacuum is supplied exclusively through cutter ( 130 ).
  • a tissue sample can be severed via sharp distal edge ( 132 ) of cutter ( 130 ) by driving cutter ( 130 ) distally.
  • holster ( 200 ) rotates drive gear ( 540 ) in a clockwise direction to initiate the same sequence described above with respect to FIGS. 12-17 , but in an opposite direction.
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) is driven distally by cutter drive member ( 502 )
  • cutter drive member ( 502 ) and sample inspection member ( 602 ) both move distally such that transfer tube ( 560 ) disengages gate seal ( 630 ). This causes gate seal ( 630 ) to return to the closed position shown in FIG. 11 .
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) With a tissue sample severed by distal translation of cutter ( 130 ), the severed tissue sample can next be transported proximally through cutter ( 130 ) and into sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • vacuum is applied to tissue sample holder ( 300 ), which flows into lumen ( 503 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) via transfer tube ( 560 ). Vacuum then flows through cutter drive member ( 502 ) and into lumen ( 606 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) via vacuum channels ( 510 , 618 ) of cutter drive member ( 502 ) and sample inspection member ( 602 ) via vacuum openings ( 632 ) of gate seal ( 630 ). Finally, vacuum flows from lumen ( 606 ) of sample inspection member ( 602 ) and into cutter ( 130 ) to transport the severed tissue sample through cutter ( 130 ) and into sample inspection member ( 602 ).
  • sample inspection member ( 602 ) Once the severed tissue sample is transported into sample inspection member ( 602 ), the severed tissue sample is prevented from traveling further by gate seal ( 630 ), which is in the closed position. With the severed tissue sample positioned within sample inspection member ( 602 ), an operator can visually inspect the severed tissue sample with the naked eye due to the transparency of sample inspection member ( 602 ), which is visible through sample window ( 140 ) of probe ( 100 ). In some instances, coupling collar ( 620 ) may also be used by an operator to manually rotate sample inspection member ( 602 ) to provide a 360° view of the severed tissue sample.
  • the severed tissue sample can be transported to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • the severed tissue sample can be transported to tissue sample holder ( 300 ) by returning cutter ( 130 ), sample inspection member ( 602 ), and cutter drive member ( 502 ) to the proximal position shown in FIGS. 16-18 .
  • this causes sample inspection member ( 602 ) and cutter drive member ( 502 ) to translate relative to transport tube ( 560 ) to position transfer tube ( 560 ) through gate slit ( 634 ) in gate seal ( 630 ) so that gate seal ( 630 ) is in the open position.
  • the severed tissue sample can be freely transported into transfer tube ( 560 ), through gate seal ( 630 ), and into tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • cutter ( 130 ) is also positioned in the proximal position so that lateral aperture ( 114 ) is in the open position. Accordingly, transporting the severed tissue sample to tissue sample holder ( 300 ) also prepares needle ( 110 ) for receipt of another tissue sample holder.
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) With the severed tissue sample received in tissue sample holder ( 300 ) an operator can next proceed by collecting one or more additional samples using the process described above with respect to the severed tissue sample. After collecting any suitable number of tissue samples, an operator may finalize the procedure by removing needle ( 110 ) from the patient, optionally marking the biopsy site, and sealing the opening in the patient. Any number of tissue samples collected during the biopsy procedure can finally be removed from tissue sample holder ( 300 ) and subjected to any desired tissue sample analysis procedure.
  • FIG. 19 shows an exemplary alternative biopsy device ( 700 ) that is configured and operable just like biopsy device ( 10 ) described above except for the differences explicitly noted herein.
  • Biopsy device ( 700 ) comprises a cutter ( 730 ), a lateral aperture ( 714 ), and a needle ( 710 ) extending distally from a probe ( 701 ). It should be understood that cutter ( 730 ), lateral aperture ( 714 ), needle ( 710 ) and probe ( 701 ) function substantially similar to cutter ( 130 ), lateral aperture ( 114 ), needle ( 110 ) and probe ( 100 ), respectively, described above.
  • Biopsy device ( 700 ) further comprises a holster ( 770 ) that is configured and operable just like holster ( 200 ) described above, except as otherwise described below.
  • Holster ( 770 ) is configured to couple with probe ( 701 ).
  • holster ( 770 ) comprises a motor gear ( 780 ) and a motor ( 790 ) enclosed within the housing of holster ( 770 ) and mutually operable to provide power and/or movement to the components of probe ( 701 ).
  • a tissue sample holder similar to tissue sample holder ( 300 ) described above, may be coupled to a proximal end of probe ( 701 ) to receive tissue samples cut by cutter ( 730 ).
  • probe ( 701 ) defines a sample window ( 740 ) disposed proximally adjacent to the proximal end of needle ( 710 ). Similar to sample window ( 140 ) of biopsy device ( 10 ) described above, sample window ( 740 ) is configured to permit an operator to visualize individual tissue samples as they are collected via needle ( 710 ) to thereby permit an operator to visually inspect a severed tissue sample prior to transportation of the severed tissue sample to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • Biopsy device ( 700 ) further comprises an exemplary cutter auction assembly ( 800 ) enclosed within probe ( 701 ), as seen in FIG. 20 .
  • Cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) comprises a cutter drive member ( 802 ), a translation member ( 830 ), and a drive gear ( 840 ). Similar to cutter drive member ( 502 ) described above, cutter drive member ( 802 ) includes a gate portion ( 804 ) and a drive portion ( 820 ). As will be described in greater detail below, at least a portion of gate portion ( 804 ) is configured to couple to at least a portion of a gate assembly ( 900 ) to communicate rotational and translation motion of cutter drive member ( 802 ) to gate assembly ( 900 ).
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) is coupled to cutter ( 730 ).
  • rotation and translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) results in corresponding rotation and translation of cutter ( 730 ) via the coupling between at least a portion of gate portion ( 804 ) and at least a portion of gate assembly ( 900 ).
  • drive portion ( 820 ) of cutter drive member ( 802 ) comprises a threaded portion ( 822 ) and a pair of longitudinal channels ( 828 ) extending axially along cutter drive member ( 802 ) through threaded portion ( 822 ).
  • Threaded portion ( 822 ) is disposed between a distal no-pitch zone ( 824 ) and a proximal no-pitch zone ( 826 ).
  • threaded portion ( 822 ) is generally configured to engage with translation member ( 830 ) to provide translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • each no-pitch zone ( 824 , 826 ) is configured to permit rotation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) without translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • Translation member ( 830 ) comprises a cylindrical body ( 832 ) that is generally hollow and defines a bore ( 834 ) extending axially through body ( 832 ).
  • the interior of bore ( 834 ) includes a threading ( 836 ) that is configured to engage threaded portion ( 822 ) of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • engagement between threading ( 836 ) of translation member ( 830 ) and threaded portion ( 822 ) of cutter drive member ( 802 ) is generally configured to cause translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) in response to rotation of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • threading ( 836 ) is shown as including only a single turn of threading such that threading ( 836 ) may be characterized as only having a single thread. In some contexts, this configuration may be desirable to more readily manufacture translation member ( 830 ) using injection molding based manufacturing operations. However, it should be understood that in other examples threading ( 836 ) can include multiple threads extending along the entire, or a portion of, the axial length of translation member ( 830 ).
  • Translation member ( 830 ) further comprises a pair of key features ( 838 ) extending upwardly and downwardly from body ( 832 ), as best seen in FIG. 22 .
  • Key features ( 838 ) are configured to be received within at least a portion of probe ( 701 ) to thereby secure translation member ( 830 ) axially and rotatably relative to probe ( 701 ).
  • key features ( 838 ) serves as a mechanical ground for translation member ( 830 ). As will be described in greater detail below, this configuration permits translation member ( 830 ) to drive translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) relative to probe ( 701 ) upon rotation of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • Drive gear ( 840 ) comprises a cylindrical body ( 842 ) that is configured to fit around the outer diameter of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • Cylindrical body ( 842 ) of drive gear ( 840 ) is generally hollow, defining a bore ( 844 ) extending axially therethrough.
  • the interior of bore ( 844 ) includes a pair of keys ( 846 ) extending radially inwardly toward the center of bore ( 844 ).
  • each key ( 846 ) is configured to engage longitudinal channel ( 828 ) of cutter drive member ( 802 ). As best seen in FIG.
  • cutter drive member ( 802 ) includes another substantially identical longitudinal channel ( 828 ) on the opposite side of cutter drive member ( 802 ) such that both keys ( 846 ) of drive gear ( 840 ) are received within a corresponding longitudinal channel ( 828 ).
  • this configuration permits drive gear ( 840 ) to rotate cutter drive member ( 802 ) in response to rotation of drive gear ( 840 ).
  • Drive gear ( 840 ) further comprises a plurality of teeth ( 848 ) extending outwardly from the exterior of cylindrical body ( 842 ). As will be described in greater detail below, teeth ( 848 ) are configured to engage corresponding teeth ( 786 ) of a motor gear ( 780 ) enclosed within holster ( 770 ). Although not shown, it should be understood that at least a portion of drive gear ( 840 ) extends through an opening in the outer housing of probe ( 701 ) to permit engagement between drive gear ( 840 ) and the corresponding motor gear ( 780 ) of holster ( 770 ).
  • rotation of drive gear ( 840 ) is provided via the rotation of motor gear ( 780 ) of holster ( 770 ), which thereby generally causes rotation of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • this rotation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) additionally results in simultaneous translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) via translation member ( 830 ).
  • Motor ( 790 ) of holster ( 770 ) is configured to drive various components of probe ( 701 ), particularly the components of cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) described above. Motor ( 790 ) is fully enclosed within the housing of holster ( 770 ). To communicate the power of motor ( 790 ) to probe ( 701 ), holster ( 770 ) includes motor gear ( 780 ) that is operably coupled to motor ( 790 ), as seen in FIG. 20 . Motor gear ( 780 ) comprises a cylindrical body ( 782 ) that is configured to fit around a rotatable engagement feature ( 792 ) that extends proximally from motor ( 790 ).
  • cylindrical body ( 782 ) of motor gear ( 780 ) is generally hollow, defining a bore ( 784 ) extending axially therethrough.
  • the interior of bore ( 784 ) is sized and shaped to correspond to the profile of rotatable engagement feature ( 792 ) of motor ( 790 ) such that bore ( 784 ) is configured to securely receive rotatable engagement feature ( 792 ) therein.
  • Rotatable engagement feature ( 792 ) is operable to rotate relative to motor ( 790 ) in response to the activation of motor ( 790 ).
  • motor ( 790 ) is operable to cause rotation of motor gear ( 780 ) through the rotation of rotatable engagement feature ( 792 ).
  • Motor gear ( 780 ) further includes a plurality of teeth ( 786 ) extending outwardly from the exterior of cylindrical body ( 782 ), as best seen in FIG. 21 .
  • Motor gear ( 780 ) is partially enclosed within the housing of holster ( 770 ) and at least partially extending into probe ( 701 ) to thereby engage drive gear ( 840 ).
  • motor gear ( 780 ) is positioned within holster ( 770 ) at a longitudinal position that aligns with the position of drive gear ( 840 ) within probe ( 701 ) when holster ( 770 ) is coupled to probe ( 701 ). In this instance, as further seen in FIG.
  • teeth ( 786 ) of motor gear ( 780 ) extend into probe ( 701 ) and mesh with teeth ( 848 ) of drive gear ( 840 ) such that rotation of motor gear ( 780 ), powered by motor ( 790 ), causes corresponding rotation of drive gear ( 840 ).
  • rotation of drive gear ( 840 ) is operable to drive cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) in probe ( 701 ).
  • cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) may further comprise a transfer tube as similarly described above.
  • the transfer tube extends from cutter drive member ( 802 ) to tissue sample holder ( 300 ) to provide communication of tissue samples from cutter drive member ( 802 ) to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • a lumen may be defined within the transfer tube to communicate with a corresponding lumen of cutter drive member ( 802 ). Accordingly, it should be understood that the lumen of the transfer tube and the lumen of cutter drive member ( 802 ) together define a continuous path for tissue samples to flow through cutter drive member ( 802 ) and the transfer tube to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • tissue samples generally flow through cutter ( 730 ) into gate assembly ( 900 ) and then pass through cutter drive member ( 802 ) and the transfer tube before finally being deposited within tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • cutter drive member ( 802 ) both the lumen of the transfer tube and the lumen of cutter drive member ( 802 ) are in fluid communication with the interior of cutter ( 730 ).
  • Gate assembly ( 900 ) of the present example is configured and operable just like gate assembly ( 600 ) described above, except that gate assembly ( 900 ) is disposed distally to cutter drive member ( 802 ) rather than cutter drive member ( 502 ) of cutter actuation assembly ( 500 ).
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) functions substantially similar to gate assembly ( 600 ) described above except for that gate assembly ( 900 ) is configured to receive at least a portion of cutter drive member ( 802 ) of cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) to thereby lock rotational motion of cutter drive member ( 802 ) relative to gate assembly ( 900 ). As seen in FIG.
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) is generally configured to temporarily cease progression of tissue samples for visual inspection through same window ( 740 ) of probe ( 701 ).
  • Gate assembly ( 900 ) comprises a sample inspection member ( 902 ), a coupling collar ( 920 ), and a gate seal (not shown) disposed between sample inspection member ( 902 ) and cutter drive member ( 802 ) of cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ).
  • sample inspection member ( 902 ), coupling collar ( 920 ), and the gate seal are configured and operable similar to sample inspection member ( 602 ), coupling collar ( 620 ) and gate seal ( 630 ), respectively, described above.
  • cutter drive member ( 802 ) is configured to communicate rotary motion to sample inspection member ( 902 ) of gate assembly ( 900 ), which in turn communicates rotary motion to cutter ( 730 ).
  • FIGS. 26-27 show an exemplary use of cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) and gate assembly ( 900 ).
  • biopsy device ( 700 ) begins with cutter ( 730 ) advanced relative to lateral aperture ( 714 ) to a distal position such that lateral aperture ( 714 ) is in a closed configuration as shown in FIG. 27B .
  • lateral aperture ( 714 ) With lateral aperture ( 714 ) in the closed configuration, an operator can insert needle ( 710 ) into the breast of a patient. Insertion of needle ( 710 ) can be performed under any one or more of the image guidance modalities described above such as ultrasound, stereotactic x-ray, or MRI.
  • cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) when cutter ( 730 ) is positioned in the distal position, cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) is in a corresponding distal position.
  • cutter drive member ( 802 ) When cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) is in the distal position, cutter drive member ( 802 ) is positioned distally relative to translation member ( 830 ) and drive gear ( 840 ).
  • translation member ( 830 ) and drive gear ( 840 ) all remain in a stationary axial position as cutter drive member ( 802 ) is moved axially to translate cutter ( 730 ).
  • translation member ( 830 ) and drive gear ( 840 ) will remain in the position shown in FIG. 26B as cutter ( 730 ) is translated relative to lateral aperture ( 714 ) of needle ( 710 ).
  • biopsy device ( 700 ) is configured to receive an operator input via buttons, foot pedals, and/or other features to initiate the sampling sequence.
  • motor ( 790 ) is activated to rotate rotatable engagement feature ( 792 ) in a clockwise direction.
  • motor gear ( 780 ) coupled to rotatable engagement feature ( 792 )
  • motor gear ( 780 ) similarly rotates in the clockwise.
  • translation member ( 830 ) is rotatably and axially fixed within probe ( 701 ) through the securement of key feature ( 838 ) to probe ( 701 ), translation member ( 830 ) is responsive to counterclockwise rotation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) to provide proximal axial translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) via engagement between threaded portion ( 822 ) and threading ( 836 ) of translation member ( 830 ).
  • Axial translation and rotation of cutter drive member ( 802 ) is then transferred to gate assembly ( 900 ) by the coupling between sample inspection member ( 902 ) and cutter drive member ( 802 ). Since cutter ( 730 ) is fixedly secured to sample inspection member ( 902 ), rotation and translation transferred to sample inspection member ( 902 ) is also transferred to cutter ( 730 ). Accordingly, as cutter drive member ( 802 ) is translated and rotated via drive gear ( 840 ) and translation member ( 830 ), cutter ( 730 ) is correspondingly rotated and translated proximally, as seen in FIG. 27A .
  • cutter drive member ( 802 ) Rotation and translation of cutter ( 730 ) via cutter drive member ( 802 ) continues until cutter ( 730 ) is positioned at a proximal position relative to lateral aperture ( 714 ).
  • cutter drive member ( 802 ) is correspondingly in a proximal position as shown in FIG. 26A .
  • cutter drive member ( 802 ) is positioned within probe ( 701 ) such that translation member ( 830 ) and drive gear ( 840 ) are positioned distally relative to threaded portion ( 822 ) of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • holster ( 770 ) ceases rotation of drive gear ( 840 ), which correspondingly ceases rotation and translation of cutter drive member ( 802 ).
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) When cutter drive member ( 802 ) is in the proximal position, gate assembly ( 900 ) is in a corresponding open position.
  • a transfer tube of cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) generally remains stationary relative to cutter drive member ( 802 ) such that this configuration results in the transfer tube extending into the lumen of sample inspection member ( 902 ).
  • the transfer tube engages a gate slit (not shown) of gate assembly ( 900 ) to open the gate slit around the exterior of the transfer tube.
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) is in an open position.
  • cutter ( 730 ) is positioned in the proximal position such that lateral aperture ( 114 ) is in an open position, as seen in FIG. 27A .
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) there is a relationship between gate assembly ( 900 ) and lateral aperture ( 814 ) such that when lateral aperture ( 814 ) is in the open position, gate assembly ( 900 ) is correspondingly in the open position.
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) is in a corresponding closed position as shown in FIG. 27B .
  • needle ( 710 ) is configured so that tissue may be prolapsed within lateral aperture ( 714 ).
  • vacuum is applied to cutter ( 730 ) as similarly described above with respect to biopsy device ( 10 ).
  • cutter ( 730 ) can be severed via cutter ( 730 ) by driving cutter ( 730 ) distally.
  • motor ( 790 ) rotates motor gear ( 780 ) counterclockwise as seen in FIG. 26B .
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) which flows into and through cutter drive member ( 802 ) and into the lumen (not shown) of sample inspection member ( 902 ).
  • the vacuum flows from sample inspection member ( 902 ) into cutter ( 730 ) to transport the severed tissue sample through cutter ( 730 ) and into sample inspection member ( 902 ).
  • gate assembly ( 900 ) may include a coupling collar (not shown) that is configured to selectively rotate sample inspection member ( 902 ) through a 360° view to thereby provide an operator with an increased opportunity to visually inspect the severed tissue sample.
  • the severed tissue sample can be transported to tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • the severed tissue sample can be transported to tissue sample holder ( 300 ) by returning cutter ( 730 ), sample inspection member ( 902 ), and cutter drive member ( 802 ) to the proximal position shown in FIGS. 26A and 27A .
  • this causes sample inspection member ( 902 ) and cutter drive member ( 802 ) to translate to position the transfer tube (not shown) of cutter actuation assembly ( 800 ) so that gate assembly ( 900 ) is in the open position.
  • the severed tissue sample can be freely transported into the transfer tube, through gate assembly ( 900 ), and into tissue sample holder ( 300 ).
  • cutter ( 730 ) is also positioned in the proximal position so that lateral aperture ( 714 ) is in the open position. Accordingly, transporting the severed tissue sample to tissue sample holder ( 300 ) also prepares needle ( 710 ) for receipt of another tissue sample holder.
  • tissue sample holder ( 300 ) With the severed tissue sample received in tissue sample holder ( 300 ) an operator can next proceed by collecting one or more additional samples using the process described above with respect to the severed tissue sample. After collecting any suitable number of tissue samples, an operator may finalize the procedure by removing needle ( 710 ) from the patient, optionally marking the biopsy site, and sealing the opening in the patient. Any number of tissue samples collected during the biopsy procedure can finally be removed from tissue sample holder ( 300 ) and subjected to any desired tissue sample analysis procedure.
  • a biopsy device comprising: a body; a needle extending distally from the body; a cutter longitudinally translatable relative to the needle, wherein the cutter defines a cutter lumen; a tissue sample holder coupled proximally relative to the body, wherein the cutter lumen of the cutter defines at least a portion of a fluid conduit extending between the cutter and the tissue sample holder; and a sample stopping assembly, wherein the sample stopping assembly is configured to selectively arrest movement of a tissue sample within the fluid conduit between the cutter and the tissue sample holder.
  • Example 1 The biopsy device of Example 1, wherein the sample stopping assembly includes a sample inspection member and a gate seal.
  • Example 2 The biopsy device of Example 2, wherein at least a portion of the sample inspection member is transparent to permit visual inspection of a tissue sample through the sample inspection member.
  • the gate seal includes a plurality of vacuum openings, wherein the sample inspection member includes a plurality of vacuum channels, wherein the gate seal is positioned relative to the sample inspection member such that the vacuum openings of the gate seal are in fluid communication with the vacuum channels of the sample inspection member.
  • Example 5 wherein the vacuum channels of the sample inspection member together with the vacuum openings of the gate seal are configured to promote the flow of fluid through the gate seal when a tissue sample is adjacent to the gate seal.
  • the biopsy device of Example 8 wherein the cutter actuation assembly includes a cutter drive member, wherein at least a portion of the cutter drive member is configured to secure the gate seal to the sample inspection member of the gate assembly.
  • Example 9 The biopsy device of Example 9, wherein the sample inspection member includes a lumen, wherein the cutter drive member includes a lumen, wherein the lumens of the sample inspection member and the cutter drive member both define a portion of the fluid conduit extending between the cutter and the tissue sample holder.
  • the gate seal is configured to transition between an open configuration and closed configuration, wherein the gate seal includes a plurality of openings, wherein each opening of the plurality of openings is configured to permit communication of fluid through the gate seal when the gate seal is in both the open configuration and the closed configuration.
  • the sample stopping assembly includes a sample inspection member, the sample inspection member including a sensor to detect the presence of a tissue sample within the sample inspection member.
  • Example 12 The biopsy device of Example 12, wherein the sensor is in communication with a controller, wherein the controller is configured to reduce vacuum supplied to the tissue sample holder in response to detection of the presence of a tissue sample by the sensor.
  • Example 13 The biopsy device of Example 13, wherein the sensor includes an impedance sensor, wherein the controller is configured to identify characteristics of a tissue sample based on signals from the impedance sensor.
  • Example 12 The biopsy device of Example 12, wherein the sample inspection member includes access window, wherein the access window is configured to move between an open configuration and a closed configuration to permit removal of a tissue sample from the sample inspection member.
  • a biopsy device comprising: a body; a needle extending distally from the body; a cutter longitudinally translatable relative to the needle, wherein the cutter defines a cutter lumen; a tissue sample holder coupled proximally relative to the body, wherein the cutter lumen of the cutter defines at least a portion of a fluid conduit extending between the cutter and the tissue sample holder; and a cutter actuation assembly, wherein the cutter actuation assembly includes a cutter driver in communication with the cutter, a translation member, and a drive gear, wherein the cutter driver includes a threaded portion having a plurality of threads, wherein the threads are interrupted by a channel extending laterally along the threaded portion, wherein the translation member is configured to engage the threaded portion to translate the cutter via the cutter driver, wherein the drive gear is configured to engage the channel to rotate the cutter via cutter driver.
  • the translation member includes a body defining a bore, wherein the body further defines threading extending inwardly within the bore, wherein the threading is configured to mesh with the threads of the cutter driver.
  • Example 17 wherein the threading defined by the body of the translation member includes a single thread defined by a single turn around the interior of the bore.
  • Example 17 The biopsy device of Example 17, wherein the threading defined by the body of the translation member includes a plurality of threads.
  • Example 21 The biopsy device of Example 21, wherein the cutter driver is configured to move the seal relative to a transfer tube to transition the seal between an open and closed position.
  • Example 22 The biopsy device of Example 22, wherein the cutter driver defines a lumen, wherein the lumen of the cutter driver is configured to receive the transfer tube such that the transfer tube is slidable within the lumen of the cutter driver.
  • the drive gear defines a bore configured to receive the cutter driver, wherein the drive gear includes at least one protrusion, wherein the protrusion is configured to engage the channel of the cutter driver to transfer rotation of the drive gear to the cutter driver.
  • Example 24 The biopsy device of Example 24, wherein the cutter driver defines two channels, wherein the drive gear includes two protrusions corresponding to each channel of the drive gear.
  • a biopsy device comprising: a holster; a probe including a needle extending distally from the probe and a cutter longitudinally translatable relative to a lateral aperture defined by the needle, wherein the cutter defines a cutter lumen; a tissue sample holder associated with the probe; a transfer tube at least partially defining a conduit extending between the cutter and the tissue sample holder; and a sample stopping assembly, wherein the sample stopping assembly includes a seal configured to arrest proximal movement of a tissue sample disposed within the conduit, wherein the seal is movable relative to the transfer tube to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
  • sample stopping assembly includes a sample inspection member, the sample inspection member including a sensor to detect the presence of a tissue sample within the sample inspection member.
  • Example 27 The biopsy device of Example 27, wherein the sensor is in communication with a controller, wherein the controller is configured to reduce vacuum supplied to the tissue sample holder in response to detection of the presence of a tissue sample by the sensor.
  • Example 28 The biopsy device of Example 28, wherein the sensor includes an impedance sensor, wherein the controller is configured to identify characteristics of a tissue sample based on signals from the impedance sensor.
  • the seal of the sample stopping assembly includes a plurality of openings, wherein the openings are configured to communicate fluid through the seal when the seal is in both the open configuration and the closed configuration.
  • the biopsy device of Example 31 wherein the seal of the sample stopping assembly further includes a slot, wherein the transfer tube is configured to penetrate the slot to transition the seal to the open configuration.
  • the biopsy device of Example 32 wherein the transfer tube is configured to penetrate the slot of the seal upon movement of the seal relative to the transfer tube.
  • the biopsy device any one or more of Examples 26 through 33, wherein the cutter is configured to translate between a proximal position and a distal position, wherein the seal is configured to translate with the cutter as the cutter translates between the proximal position and the distal position.
  • Example 34 The biopsy device of Example 34, wherein the seal is configured to be in the open configuration when the cutter is in the proximal position, wherein the seal is configured to be in the closed configuration when the cutter is on the distal position.
  • a method for collecting tissue samples using a biopsy device comprising: transporting a first tissue sample through a cutter of the biopsy device to a sample viewing portion of the biopsy device; arresting the first tissue sample in the sample viewing portion; inspecting the first tissue sample while the first tissue sample is disposed within the viewing portion; transporting the first tissue sample from the sample viewing portion to a tissue sample holder; and transporting a second tissue sample through the cutter to the sample viewing portion.
  • Example 36 wherein the step of inspecting the first tissue sample includes visual inspection of the first tissue sample.
  • Example 39 The method of Example 39, further comprising advancing the cutter distally relative to the needle to close the seal.
  • a biopsy device comprising: a body; a needle extending distally from the body; a cutter longitudinally translatable relative to the needle, wherein the cutter defines a cutter lumen; a tissue sample holder coupled to the body, wherein the cutter lumen of the cutter defines at least a portion of a fluid conduit extending between the cutter and the tissue sample holder; and a sample stopping assembly disposed between a distal end of the cutter and the tissue sample holder, wherein the sample stopping assembly is configured to selectively stop a tissue sample being transported within the fluid conduit for inspection and to allow the movement of the stopped tissue sample towards the tissue sample holder.
  • Example 41 The biopsy device of Example 41, wherein the sample stopping assembly includes a transparent sample inspection window to permit visual inspection of the stopped tissue sample.
  • Example 42 wherein the sample inspection window and the gate seal are both movable relative to the body to transition the gate seal from a closed position that stops the tissue sample to an open position that allows movement of the stopped tissue sample towards the tissue sample holder.
  • Example 42 The biopsy device of Example 42, wherein the gate seal includes a plurality of vacuum openings, wherein the sample inspection window includes a plurality of vacuum channels, wherein the gate seal is positioned relative to the sample inspection window such that the vacuum openings of the gate seal are in fluid communication with the vacuum channels of the sample inspection window.
  • Example 44 wherein the vacuum channels of the sample inspection window together with the vacuum openings of the gate seal are configured to promote the flow of fluid through the gate seal when a tissue sample is adjacent to the gate seal.
  • the biopsy device of any one or more of Examples 42 through 46 further including a cutter actuation assembly, wherein the cutter actuation assembly is operable to drive movement of the cutter.
  • Example 47 The biopsy device of Example 47, wherein the cutter actuation assembly includes a cutter drive member, wherein at least a portion of the cutter drive member is configured to secure the gate seal to the sample inspection window of the gate assembly.
  • Example 48 The biopsy device of Example 48, wherein the sample inspection window includes a lumen, wherein the cutter drive member includes a lumen, wherein the lumens of the sample inspection member and the cutter drive member both define a portion of the fluid conduit extending between the cutter and the tissue sample holder.
  • the gate seal is configured to transition between an open configuration and closed configuration, wherein the gate seal includes a plurality of openings, wherein each opening of the plurality of openings is configured to permit communication of fluid through the gate seal when the gate seal is in both the open configuration and the closed configuration.
  • the biopsy device further includes a transport tube extending distally from the tissue sample holder, wherein the transport tube defines at least a portion of the fluid conduit, wherein the transport tube is configured to transition the gate seal from a closed position that stops the tissue sample to an open position that allows movement of the stopped tissue sample towards the tissue sample holder upon movement of the gate seal relative to the transport tube.
  • Example 41 The biopsy device of Example 41, wherein the sample stopping assembly is associated with a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect the presence of the stopped tissue sample within at least a portion of the sample stopping assembly.
  • Example 52 The biopsy device of Example 52, wherein the sensor is in communication with a controller, wherein the controller is configured to reduce vacuum supplied to the tissue sample holder in response to detection of the presence of a tissue sample by the sensor.
  • a new or used instrument may be obtained and if necessary cleaned.
  • the instrument may then be sterilized.
  • the instrument is placed in a closed and sealed container, such as a plastic or TYVEK bag.
  • the container and instrument may then be placed in a field of radiation that can penetrate the container, such as gamma radiation, x-rays, or high-energy electrons.
  • the radiation may kill bacteria on the instrument and in the container.
  • the sterilized instrument may then be stored in the sterile container.
  • the sealed container may keep the instrument sterile until it is opened in a medical facility.
  • a device may also be sterilized using any other technique known in the art, including but not limited to beta or gamma radiation, ethylene oxide, or steam.
  • Embodiments of the devices disclosed herein can be reconditioned for reuse after at least one use.
  • Reconditioning may include any combination of the steps of disassembly of the device, followed by cleaning or replacement of particular pieces, and subsequent reassembly.
  • embodiments of the devices disclosed herein may be disassembled, and any number of the particular pieces or parts of the devices may be selectively replaced or removed in any combination.
  • embodiments of the devices may be reassembled for subsequent use either at a reconditioning facility, or by a surgical team immediately prior to a surgical procedure.
  • reconditioning of a device may utilize a variety of techniques for disassembly, cleaning/replacement, and reassembly. Use of such techniques, and the resulting reconditioned device, are all within the scope of the present application.

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